Xu Yin still went to Taiyuan Palace from time to time. Every time he went there, Concubine Liu could get a short rest.
Gradually, the atmosphere between the two became harmonious. Concubine Liu even had the courage to ask her: "Are you almost six months old? Are you not heavy?" She walked around every day, not even lifting the chariot.
sit.
Xu Yindan replied: "It's okay, it's just a little inconvenience."
Concubine Liu couldn't help but envy: "It's great to have practiced martial arts."
Xu Yin smiled: "How can I have practiced martial arts? I don't know how to fight with swords, spears, and swords. I just practiced riding and shooting, and I am stronger than ordinary people."
Concubine Liu thought to herself, someone who can almost kill Jiang Yi with one arrow is said to be just strong? King Kong is nothing more than that.
Xu Yin glanced at her and said: "I think the concubine is doing well now. She just raised a basket of soil and lifted it up. Isn't she much tougher than before?"
Concubine Liu apologized a few times, but she thought to herself, try living this kind of life, going to the fields every day, loosening the soil and fertilizing, and carrying water by yourself. She is a bit strong, but her hands are so worn!
After drinking the honey water in the cup, Xu Yin stood up and said, "I'm going back."
Concubine Liu stood up and said, "Well done, Princess Jin. I can't leave Taiyuan Palace, so I won't see you off."
Xu Yin nodded and led the people away.
Watching her disappear, Mrs. Liu felt relieved. She sat on the chair for a while, picked out a piece of sweet-scented osmanthus jelly from the tea on the table and ate it slowly.
…
With the sky full of setting clouds, Yan Cheng ended his official duties for the day.
After the advisers and ministers left, a voice sounded outside: "His Royal Highness."
He heard the voice of his confidant and raised his voice: "Come in."
The confidant pushed the door in, closed it carefully, walked up to him, and said with a smile: "Something happened in the Buddhist hall..."
The Buddhist temple here is a pronoun. Yan Cheng's spirit immediately became tense. He stared at him and asked, "What's the matter?"
A confidant came close to his ear and whispered a few words.
Yan Cheng's expression suddenly changed. He walked back and forth in the room several times and asked, "How many times have you been there?"
"Absolutely four or five times."
"She...didn't ask anyone to send a message?"
"No."
Yan Cheng's face looked ugly. Since being imprisoned in the Buddhist hall, Concubine Liu often asked people to send messages and complained to him, how hard life was, how hard it was to work in the fields, and how unpalatable the food was.
He kept people in Taiyuan Palace not for such trivial matters, not to mention that he was worried that he had intervened and the queen would notice it. Therefore, in the past year, he only patiently comforted her and did not take any more care. Gradually, Concubine Liu
I gave up my heart, so I asked people to send a few caring words every month to prevent him from forgetting me.
Taiyuan Palace was peaceful and quiet, and Yan Cheng was busy with official duties. He hadn't paid attention to it for a long time. Suddenly he heard about such a thing, and he became vigilant.
A confidant asked at the right time: "Your Highness, is there something wrong with this matter? The person in the Buddhist hall was very afraid of Princess Jin, but we got along very harmoniously with her this time."
This was what made Yan Cheng uneasy. He had coerced and lured Concubine Liu before, because he had determined that Concubine Liu had no choice but to hope that she would escape from the prison after she took over. Now that Xu Yin was visiting frequently, he was shocked to realize that he had neglected many things before.
, just in case Liu Taifei feels that he has no hope here and turns to Xu Yin...
With Liu Xi'er's example before him, how could he still sit still?
He whispered: "Find a way to find out and give her some benefits."
"yes."
That night, Concubine Liu was very surprised when she received the clothing materials and money sent by Yan Cheng. She grabbed the messenger and asked, "The prince asked about me? What did he say?"
The palace maid replied: "The prince is thinking about the empress and said that the weather has been hot recently and there is no ice in Taiyuan Palace. I'm afraid it will be difficult. I will try to send a batch of ice in two days to make the empress more comfortable."
Concubine Liu was very happy. The saddest thing for her now was that she could still get some charcoal in winter, but there was no ice at all in summer. How else would she expect Xu Yin to come? When she comes, the ice basin will be delivered immediately
Here we are. We have food, drinks and an ice basin to cool down. Life is much more comfortable.
"Thank the prince for me and tell him not to worry about him too much. As long as he is well, I will be well," said Concubine Liu, wiping her tears.
"Yes." The palace maid paused and asked tentatively, "Does your Majesty have anything else to say? Princess Jin has been here several times recently, and your Majesty has been frightened? Do you want to tell His Highness and think of something for you?
?”
Concubine Liu paused and understood. Oh, it turns out that the prince was afraid of this! Just to put it bluntly, he didn't send any message for so long, so he suddenly asked for help.
After being imprisoned in Taiyuan Palace for a year, Concubine Liu gradually figured it out. What happened last time finally hurt Yan Cheng's feelings, and she would never be able to do what she did before. Later, she repeatedly expressed her concern and wanted to make amends.
, Yan Cheng only responded in vain. But what can she do? Besides Yan Cheng, who else can she count on?
But now, a chip was suddenly delivered to her hand.
Concubine Liu smiled and said: "Princess Jin is just here to hang out, she didn't scare me. It's just that I miss the prince very much. Can you send a message and ask the prince to come over?"
"This..." The palace maid was embarrassed, "Mother, the prince is busy with government affairs and is stared at by so many pairs of eyes. It is difficult to spare time."
Concubine Liu looked calm: "Whether it works or not, please pass on a message. I'm just looking forward to the prince coming, and I won't complain if he doesn't come."
The maid had no choice but to agree: "...Yes."
The next day, the news came back to the East Palace, and Yan Cheng kicked the stool over.
"She is threatening me!"
The confidant hurriedly said: "Your Highness, please calm down. The empress cannot be said to be a threat. I think she has been trapped in Taiyuan Palace and has no confidence in her heart. It is inevitable that she is a little anxious."
Yan Cheng snorted and became even more disgusted with Concubine Liu.
How could he have such an aunt? She is hypocritical and pretentious, but there is no trace of family affection at all. If I had known, I should not have taken her in in Tongyang!
Yan Cheng took a deep breath. At this point, there is no use thinking about it. Although he has sat on the throne of the prince, it is not yet stable, especially as Yan Ling's prestige is getting higher and higher. People must not know about his status.
The secret of life experience, Taiyuan Palace... must be solved.
"Tell her that I will go see her someday."
"yes."
A few days later, Yan Cheng was too late to discuss matters and stayed in the palace. At midnight, he quietly went to the west gate.
Emperor Mingde received the report and did not speak for a long time.
Until the queen's voice came from the palace: "What are you doing outside? It's time to go to bed."
Emperor Mingde responded, waved his hand for the secret guards to retreat, and turned back to his sleeping hall.
The queen was arranging the pillow towel while talking to him: "The imperial doctor said that A Cheng is busy until three o'clock every day, which is too harmful to his body. You, think of a way to make him do less, otherwise the supplements will be in vain."
Emperor Mingde looked at her quietly.
The queen received no response, so she turned around and said angrily: "I'm talking to you, do you still want to hold a grandson?"